| Northern Illinois vs. UIC |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#219 in National Universities #18 in Illinois Colleges | Rankings* | |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$12,472 Illinois Residents $12,700 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$14,338 Illinois Residents $29,360 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$9,066 Illinois Residents $9,090 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$17,268 Illinois Residents $28,641 Out-of-State |
| Less$9,294 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$12,539 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,220 SAT 27 ACT |
| Tighter70.68% | Acceptance Rate | Easier78.69% |
| Lower13.30% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable22.89% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller15,649 | Total Enrollment | Larger33,747 |
| Smaller11,429 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger21,807 |
| Smaller4,220 | Graduate Student Population | Larger11,940 |
| Smaller2,208 | Online Student Population | Larger4,049 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower53% | Graduate Rate | Higher61% |
| Lower65% | Retention Rate | Higher78% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,500) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,289) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,895) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty14 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 1,035 | Number of faculties | 3,100 |
| Lower$86,606 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$117,196 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.